- 21. Sun, Sand, Surf, Food, and History
- (News)
- ... Port Isabel) has been beautified because of the recent painting, street projects, and more. So, now some history of the beautiful South Padre Island we all like to visit. King Carlos III of Spain ...
- Created on 09 February 2021
- 22. McAllen celebrates Black History Month
- (Around Town)
- ... celebrations on Monday, January 18, and are continuing through Black History Month. “Martin Luther King, Jr. was truly an inspirational man,” said McAllen Mayor Jim Darling. “In light of recent events, ...
- Created on 26 January 2021
- 23. Making more history in the Valley
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... it is now a part of our Valley history. For many years citizens from the neighboring countries moved freely back and forth across the river. Businessmen living on this side actually had their business ...
- Created on 19 January 2021
- 24. Brownsville is entrenched in history
- (News)
- By Carina A. Brunson Growing up in the Valley, in Mission, I knew about some of the history of the region. My grandparents were farmers, and I knew how important that was to the community and I knew ...
- Created on 01 December 2020
- 25. A three hour tour, history and dolphins
- (Around Town)
- By Herb Moering Local history is what passengers received during a day aboard ship on a Breakaway Cruise out of South Padre Island on Feb. 19. The 64 mostly Winter Texans on the three-hour excursion ...
- Created on 27 February 2020
- 26. King Ranch tours teach history and farming
- (Column: On The Road)
- ... year, one field is planted in cotton, the other in grain. Next year, crops are reversed - the cotton field becomes a grain field and the grain field becomes a cotton field. There is a lot of history ...
- Created on 23 January 2020
- 27. Sunday Speaker Series present WWI History in the RGV
- (Around Town)
- The Museum of South Texas History’s Sunday Speaker Series will be a presentation on “World War I History in the Rio Grande Valley” featuring Charles Vincent Waite and Michael Faubion. The event will be ...
- Created on 09 October 2019
- 28. New exhibits open at Texas Quilt Museum
- (Around Town)
- LA GRANGE, TEXAS — The Texas Quilt Museum focuses on history and honor with their spring/summer exhibits. They include the juried exhibit My America…What It Means to Me to celebrate the country’s 250th ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 29. Tip O Texas had an exciting season
- (In The Parks)
- Jennifer Kirkland, of Tip O Texas, on a Tour of Ancestral Spirits in Roma, TX. There were three different tastings of Mescal and visitors learned the history of this type of tequila. Jean Couch ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 30. Witness the sights and sounds of the Texas Revolution at Presidio La Bahía
- (Around Town)
- Goliad, TX - The Texas Historical Commission’s Presidio La Bahía State Historic Site will once again bring the Texas Revolution to life during the 40th Annual Goliad Massacre and Living History Program ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 31. Americans keep the trophy for second year in a row
- (Around Town)
- ... was Ed Martens, who started the league 32 years ago. It was known initially as the Ed Martens Senior Texan League. Martens has a history of some 50 years of playing ball which included the first 25 in ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 32. McAllen Heritage Center to celebrate 20 years
- (Around Town)
- ... committee members, and others, thought it was time to help preserve more of McAllen’s history and help the community learn about that history as well. In early 2006 a not-for-profit corporation was founded. ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 33. Walking Southern Roads to Freedom begins February 27
- (Around Town)
- February is Black History/Heritage Month, and it is now being recognized and celebrated throughout the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Among the variety of festive and reflective activities happening in our ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 34. Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... more information and to register, visit edinburgarts.com/blackhistorymonth. February 21 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 35. Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... History is hosting Valley BBQ favorite ArnieTex for a live talk, Q&A, and book signing to discuss what separates decent barbecue from the kind people remember. Admission is free from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 36. Rina's Rambling
- (Column: Rina's Ramblings)
- ... a lot of history, culture, and color all around us. We have the opportunity to go and see or really delve into it if you visit one of the many museums in the Valley. There are many events happening at ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 37. New markers unveiled at war memorial in McAllen
- (Around Town)
- ... of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and reflected a collective commitment to preserving history, honoring sacrifice, and celebrating patriotism for future generations. The Veterans War Memorial ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 38. Homegrown BBQ favorite heads to MOSTH
- (Around Town)
- The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory) welcomes ArnieTex, one of the Valley’s own BBQ voices, for a live Saturday Speaker Series talk, Q&A, and book signing on February 7, beginning at 10 a.m. ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 39. Immerse yourself in nature at SPI wildlife expo
- (Around Town)
- ... Raptor Project show and, for the first time in WOWE history, Gator Country, sister alligator sanctuary, joins the expo with two impressive shows featuring their incredible reptile ambassadors. Don’t ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 40. MHM presents Turning of the Quilts ceremony
- (Around Town)
- ... the community to showcase their antique quilts and learn more about their history. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Admission is free. MHM invites the public to experience the tradition ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
